12 January 2016

BPIF offer Masters level programme for the print industry

BPIF believe excellent training is vital to ensure our industry thrives and we feel that this should be continuous, allowing employees at all levels the chance to learn. In partnership with Management Development Centre (MDC), the BPIF currently offers a qualification in MSc Management. The programme is delivered and awarded by University of South Wales.

Ursula Daly, BPIF Programme Director comments "the feedback from our learners completing the Graduate Management Programme in July 2015 was tremendous. There is a real desire amongst them to continue learning and the MSc Management allows them to build on their level 5 achievements and achieve a Masters level qualification very quickly".

This programme allows current graduates and other qualifying employees within the industry the chance to attain an MSc Management in as little as 12 months. For graduates of the level 5 programme, this will involve completing only 2 modules and a dissertation. The programme will encompass 2 residential weekends and great networking opportunities.

You will follow two modules in Leadership & Management Theories and Research Methods. There will then be two assignments to complete and a final dissertation to submit.

What do previous students say?

"I have developed a more confident approach to business, the MSc has changed the way in which I think, and it has stretched my thought processes. I valued the networking opportunities, the insight into other organisations and industry sectors was fascinating and the people were interesting and enjoyable company." Carole Dunleavy, Purchasing Manager at Sony Manufacturing UK Ltd

The MSc Management can be funded by the individual and will cost £5750 VAT, but many previous students have managed to secure sponsorship from their company because of the benefits the programme provides. For example, the dissertation can equate to a large-scale research project which the company would otherwise have to commission externally.

Entry Requirements

1.     Full membership of one of the following institutes:

• The Chartered Institute of Marketing
• The Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply
• The Institute of Leadership & Management
• The Chartered Management Institute
• The Chartered Institute of Public Relations
• The Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development
• The Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport
• Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
• Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
• Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy
• Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales

2.    At least 5 years managerial experience

Workshop dates and timings for the next course:

Module 1: 6pm Friday 8^th April - 5pm Sunday 10^th April 2016

Module 2: 6pm Friday 10^th June - 5pm Sunday 12^th June 2016

(These weekend workshops are mandatory)

Application Deadlines

Applications can be accepted up until 5 working days before the start of the first module (Friday 8th April). You are advised to apply as early as possible so that you can be involved in the online chat group with other students and to ensure that the university's online resources are all available to you from the outset.

For more information on the application process, please contact us.